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Perspectives in Business

by Juan-Carlos Giraldo

Perspectives in Business, hosted and produced by Juan Carlos Giraldo, is a bilingual podcast about management, ESG, sustainability, Business, corporate, and entrepreneurship. We interview and learn from entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide from Boston, United States.

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  1. Ep. 349 Made in Italy: How Sustainability Became Strategy

    Italy's economy runs on craftsmanship, small and medium businesses, and export supply chains. It also faces some of the EU's highest energy costs and a growing web of sustainability rules. What does ESG mean in that reality? In this episode of Perspectives in Business, host Juan Carlos Giraldo...

  2. Ep. 348 Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges in Romania

    Sustainability is no longer a side project for Romanian companies. It is shaping strategy, access to capital, and competitiveness. In this episode of Perspectives in Business, Codruț Nicolau, founder of Sustain Future, looks at the real state of sustainability in Romania in 2026. We discuss what…

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  3. Ep. 347 ¿Están hibernando el ESG y la Sostenibilidad?

    Una de las preguntas más presentes en el mundo empresarial de 2026: ¿están muertos el ESG y la sostenibilidad corporativa, o simplemente están hibernando? Después del auge de finales de la década de 2010 y principios de la de 2020, el ESG recibió un fuerte contragolpe político y mediático,...

  4. Ep. 346 ESG in Armenia: Beyond Doing Good

    I sat down with Arsen Nazaryan, an ESG and risk management expert, to discuss the current state of ESG in Armenia, where we stand today, what real progress looks like, and why ESG is rapidly evolving from a "nice-to-have" into a strategic necessity. In this conversation, we cover: The actual...

  5. Ep. 345 Geoestrategia: La Nueva Arquitectura del Comercio Global

    Los aranceles masivos y las tormentas políticas marcaron el último año, pero los datos duros revelan una paradoja: el comercio mundial no se está encogiendo, sino que se está reconfigurando. En este episodio analizamos a fondo el reporte de 2026 del McKinsey Global Institute. Descubre cómo la...

  6. Ep. 344 Sustainable Leadership: Leading Beyond the ESG Framework

    Rajeev Peshawaria (CEO of Stewardship Asia Center) breaks down the key limitations of modern ESG and introduces a more effective alternative for corporate leaders. We discuss the E/S Action Spectrum, the evolving role of business in society, and what "true sustainability" looks like in a rapidly...

  7. EP.343 ESG en Perú: ¿Por qué los rankings no bastan?

    En este episodio conversamos con Armando Casis sobre el verdadero significado del ESG en Perú. Más allá de los rankings como Merco, exploramos por qué algunos sectores han avanzado rápido, cómo la informalidad afecta las estrategias de sostenibilidad y qué se necesita para que el ESG deje de ser...

  8. Ep. 342 ESG y La Inteligencia Artificial: ¿Aliados o Enemigos?

    En 2026, la IA es un doble filo para el ESG: consume energía masiva (demanda de centros de datos crecerá entre el 165-220% para 2030, según Goldman Sachs y AIE), pero también algo extraordinario que acelerará la sostenibilidad como nunca. Maersk: IA optimiza rutas y puertos : reduce emisiones…

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  9. Ep. 341 La Encrucijada del Cobre Peruano en la Era ESG y Sostenibilidad

    En un momento clave para la transición energética global, donde el cobre es el metal estrella, el artículo 'Cobre en jaque: el dilema entre sostenibilidad, legitimidad y desarrollo' de Sandor Lukács de Pereny en Infobae pone el dedo en la llaga: no hay escasez de cobre en el planeta, sino una...

  10. Ep. 340 Energía en Transformación: El Liderazgo Renovable de Chile

    En este episodio conversamos con Iván Gardilcic, periodista, MBA y máster en Comunicación Estratégica con más de 20 años de experiencia dedicados a sostenibilidad, energía y políticas públicas en Chile y LATAM. Ivan Gardilici ha trabajado en el sector público y privado en Chile y LATAM, en el...

  11. Ep. 339 Sustainability in Sports and the Soccer World Cup 2026

    Juan Carlos Giraldo talks with sustainability expert Vitas Carosella about making the 2026 (USA/Canada/Mexico) and 2034 (Saudi Arabia) World Cups truly green. With 48 teams and sprawling hosts, challenges include massive travel emissions, new stadiums, and extreme heat. Carosella unpacks FIFA's...

  12. Ep. 338 ESG en Latinoamérica: Transformando la Sostenibilidad en una Ventaja Competitiva

    En este episodio se aborda el impacto del ESG (Ambiental, Social y Gobernanza) como motor de sostenibilidad en Latinoamérica. Nos acompaña Urban Larson, consultor senior en finanzas sostenibles y profesor en Duke University, y Gabriel España, CEO de Iskali Capital Group, Exploramos cómo el ESG...

  13. Ep. 337 El Camino de Apple hacia la Economía Circular

    En este episodio nos centraremos en un reciente estudio de caso de McKinsey titulado "Cómo Apple está ayudando a trazar un camino hacia un mayor uso global de materiales circulares". Esta colaboración entre McKinsey y Apple ofrece un marco estratégico para escalar el uso de materiales reciclados…

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  14. Ep. 336 Oportunidades de ESG y Sostenibilidad en América Latina: Un Futuro Promisorio

    Primero, hablemos de qué es ESG. Las siglas vienen del inglés: "Environmental, Social, and Governance" —o en español, Ambiental, Social y Gobernanza. Este marco evalúa cómo las empresas gestionan su impacto en el medio ambiente, sus relaciones con comunidades y empleados, y la transparencia en su...

  15. Ep. 335 ESG as a Strategic Advantage: Driving Value for Modern Executives

    Today we're tackling a topic that's become a cornerstone for modern executives: ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance. We'll explore why ESG is no longer optional, how it's reshaping corporate strategy, and what actionable steps you can take to integrate it effectively. ESG isn't just a...

  16. Ep. 334 Africa's Role in Green and Digital Futures: Opportunities and Challenges

    Africa is at the forefront of a sustainable and connected era, from innovations in renewable energy to digital transformation. However, neocolonial dynamics and other issues threaten progress. In this episode, our guest is Soha Benchekroun, a researcher and global advisor on climate and…

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  17. Ep. 333 ¿Cómo PepsiCo y Nestlé abordan la gestión del riesgo climático?

    ¿Qué es la gestión del riesgo climático? En pocas palabras, es cómo las organizaciones identifican, evalúan y responden a los riesgos que plantea el cambio climático, como el aumento de las temperaturas, las condiciones meteorológicas extremas o los cambios en las regulaciones, como los impuestos...

  18. EP. 332 Empresarios con propósito: Enfocando los negocios con Capitalismo Consciente Perú

    En este episodio exploramos la intersección entre propósito y rentabilidad. Profundizamos el tema de los líderes con propósito en Perú: Redefiniendo los negocios a través del capitalismo consciente. Nos acompaña Jorge Medina, el visionario fundador de Capitalismo Consciente Perú, quien lidera la...

  19. Ep. 331 La importancia de la GeoEstrategia corporativa en la actualidad

    Los conflictos globales y las políticas industriales han elevado la importancia de la geopolítica en las estrategias corporativas a su nivel más alto en una generación. La capacidad de los directivos para implementar una geoestrategia determinará qué ejecutivos conducirán a sus empresas hacia un...

  20. Ep. 330 The Crossroads of Sustainability Investments Under Trump 2.0

    In this episode we explore the landscape of Sustainable Investments under the new Trump administration with Sustainable Investment Advisor, Urban Larson. We discussed potential policy shifts, their impact on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, and strategies for navigating…

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  21. Ep. 329 La ola verde: el compromiso de la empresa naviera Maersk con los combustibles alternativos

    Maersk, conocida por transportar más del 80% del comercio mundial a través de sus rutas marítimas, ha dependido tradicionalmente del fueloil convencional. Sin embargo, en un momento en que la crisis climática exige acciones, la empresa se encuentra ahora a la vanguardia de una revolución verde en...

  22. Ep. 328 ¿Es tiempo de incluir a la democracia en las métricas ESG?

    En la actualidad es sabido que las métricas ESG juegan un papel crucial en las organizaciones. Asi mismo a surgido una tendencia que se debería incluir a estas métricas la letra D de democracia. Marcos Buscaglia, es un economista argentino experto en mercados emergentes y una voz autorizada sobre...

  23. EP. 327 Sustainability Champions: Engaging Employees to Drive Change

    By involving employees in sustainability efforts, companies can create a more committed, innovative, and responsive workforce, leading to more successful and sustainable business practices. My guest in this episode is Laura Althoff. With extensive experience in coaching and change management…

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  24. Ep. 326 Sustainability and Hospitals: Leading the Way in Sustainable Healthcare

    This episode will explore hospitals, health care, and sustainability. Today, my guest is Dr. Jonathan Slutzman. Dr. Slutzman is the Director of the Center for the Environment and Health and Medical Director for Environmental Sustainability at Massachusetts General Hospital. We discuss this…

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  25. Ep. 325 El gran reto en Vaca Muerta: La Gestión del Agua y los Hidrocarburos

    En este episodio mi invitada es Laura Forni, Directora del Departamento del Agua - en el Stockholm Environment Institute - Sede Estados Unidos. En esta oportunidad analizamos un interesante reporte de su autoria y otros colaboradores titulados "Implicaciones de la producción de shale oil & gas en...

  26. Ep. 324 The Profiteers and Their Hidden Social and Environmental Costs

    Business leaders and corporations profess their dedication to sustainability and ESG metrics, but the question is: do they do it? Christopher Marquis is the author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs. Christopher Marquis is the Sinyi Professor of Chinese...

  27. Ep. 323 Palm Oil Unveiled: Biodiversity, Corporations, and Sustainability

    Welcome, some Business Perspectives, I am Juan Carlos Giraldo from Boston, United States. Palm oil is used in almost everything that is used in our homes, such as frying oil, margarine, butter, cookies, snacks, ice cream, soap, etc. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the palm oil industry is a...

  28. Ep. 322 Analizando el libro : Purpose + Profit: "How Business Can Lift Up The World"

    En este nuevo episodio estaré analizando y compartiendo mis puntos de vista de un libro que terminé de leer. Este libro esta escrito por George Serafeim, titulado Purpose + Profit : How Business Can lift Up The World. Es un buen libro y no es muy denso, fácil de leer y te permite engancharse...

  29. Ep. 321 Complex Challenge: ESG in the Political Arena

    There is currently political polarization in the United States regarding Sustainable Investing and the environmental, social, and governance metrics, also well-known as ESG. My guest for this episode is Urban Larson. Urban is a Sustainable Finance Advisor at White Pine Advisory and a professor of...

  30. Ep. 320 Life Cycle Assessment: Un Método Esencial En Las Empresas

    Un pilar fundamental que puede ayudar a las empresas a tomar decisiones más informadas y diseñar estrategias adecuadas para avanzar en su camino a la sostenibilidad es el Life Cycle Assessment o LCA. El LCA nos va a ayudar a identificar el impacto ambiental en todo el proceso de vida de un...

  31. Ep. 319 ESG, Risks and the Path to Responsible Mining

    The energy transition faces many challenges, and mining companies play an essential role in this energy transition with the need for critical minerals. Mining companies have an excellent opportunity to contribute to the energy transition by providing many raw materials. Implementing best…

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  32. Ep. 318 Sustainability and Consumers: Does Our Sustainable Behavior Change According to Our Pocketbook?

    I read an interesting article published by Deloitte titled "Economic Uncertainty Puts Pressure on Sustainable Behavior Change." Discussing this article with some of my colleagues would be a great opportunity. In this episode, my guests are from Denmark. Josephine Piplits is the founder and CEO of...

  33. Ep. 317 What You Need to Know About ESG Ratings and Their Impact on Business

    ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a very broad field of expertise with many challenges ranging from diversity, investments, and the impact on the environment that any organization has, and even many of these companies are redesigning their business models to adjust themselves to…

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  34. Ep. 316 Sustainable Finance and Positive Impact: Investing in Companies that do Good for the World

    Nowadays, sustainable finance is growing every day. How important is it to invest in companies that positively impact the world? In this episode, I talk with Bertrand Gacon, the founder and CEO of Impaakt a company based on Geneva, Switzerland. Impaakt is a collaborative platform relying on...

  35. Ep. 315 Sostenibilidad en los hospitales : Una experiencia personal

    Los hospitales tienen un gran reto en temas relacionados a la sostenibilidad ambiental que puede proporcionar ahorros financieros a corto y largo plazo, mejorar la atención al paciente y aumentar la participación de la fuerza laboral. En general, reducir el consumo de energía y sustituir los...

  36. Ep. 314 Behind the Seams: What's Happening in the Factories in Sri Lanka that Produce Patagonia?

    Yara van Heugten is a Dutch investigative journalist. She Investigates the truth behind the green promises of large companies: from the financial sector to the clothing industry. She is the author of an interesting article, "Sustainable clothing brand Patagonia manufactures in the same factories…

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  37. Ep. 313 Innovación en el sector público: En la búsqueda de procesos innovadores sostenibles

    En mi opinion uno de los sectores que mas potencial tiene en temas de innovación y que esta sea sostenible es el sector publico. Pero a su vez presenta muchos retos para desarrollarla y sobre todo implementar para que las sociedades se beneficien de esta. En este episodio me acompaña desde…

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  38. Ep. 312 El manejo de el agua debe de ser una prioridad en los negocios

    En esta oportunidad me gustaría compartir mi punto de vista acerca del más importante capital natural: el agua y por que el agua es critica, sobre todo en el manejo empresarial. Todos los años Barron's presenta su reporte o articulo titulado las 100 empresas más sostenibles según Barron's. En…

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  39. Ep. 311 ESG: Opportunities and Challenges for the Board of Directors

    A report from New York University analyzed the credentials of 1188 Fortune 100 board directors and found that 29% of directors had relevant ESG credentials in 2018. Has this changed in the post-pandemic era? In this episode, I talk with Helle Bank Jorgensen, author of Stewards of the Future: A...

  40. Ep. 310 The Crucial Role of History in Deeply Responsible Business

    The value of history is a longstanding topic of conversation around the world. And it is even more so when the history is related to businesses and leaders. How many leaders and thinkers influenced business today? How important is history in business? In this episode, I have as a guest Geoffrey...

  41. Ep. 309 El rol de las empresas en la Biodiversidad

    La biodiversidad es esencial para la salud y la resiliencia de la naturaleza, así como para el bienestar y la prosperidad de la humanidad además brinda valiosos servicios ecosistémicos, como son la producción de alimentos, la regulación del agua, la estabilización del clima, la polinización y...

  42. Ep. 308 Navigating Through Some ESG Challenges: Materiality, Biodiversity and Communication

    Todd Cort is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainability at Yale School of Management. He is also the co-faculty director of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. I visited Yale School of Management to talk with Todd Cort about some ESG (environmental, social, and governance) challenges like...

  43. Ep. 307 Comentarios acerca del libro Stewards of the Future: A Guide for Competent Boards

    Nuevamente con un nuevo episodio para opinar acerca de un interesante libro. Hoy estaré comentando acerca del libro Stewards of the Future: A Guide for Competent Boards". "Los administradores del futuro: una guía para las juntas/directorios competentes", libro escrito por Helle Bank Jorgensen…

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  44. Ep. 306 Philip Morris International's Ambitions on Biodiversity and Water

    Jennifer Motles is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Philip Morris International; she is based in Switzerland. In this episode, I spoke with Jennifer about an exciting report on ESG metrics, materiality, ambitions, and impact-focused on nature capital such as Biodiversity and Water entitled:...

  45. Ep. 305 Exploring the Dark Side of Business, Profit and History (in Nazi Germany)

    How often do we think about the history of a product, brand, or business? In this important episode, I had the honor of speaking with author and journalist David De Jong about his book "Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties." We discussed the past, present, and...

  46. Ep. 304 Opiniones acerca del libro NetPositive: Cómo las empresas valientes prosperan dando más de lo que reciben

    En esta oportunidad comparto mis opiniones acerca del libro "NetPositive: How courageous Companies Thrive by Giving Moren Than They Take" "Cómo las empresas valientes prosperan dando más de lo que reciben". Los autores de este libro son Paul Polman ex CEO de Unilever y Andrew Winston, uno de los...

  47. Ep. 303 Analizando el libro Reimagining Capitalism In A World On Fire

    Decidí comenzar una serie de episodios acerca de libros, artículos, reportes y casos de estudio ligados a ESG y Sostentabilidad. Para este episodio voy a comenzar analizando del libro Reimagining Capitalism In A World of Fire escrito por la Profesora Rebecca Henderson. Rebecca Henderson es...

  48. Ep. 302 Organizational Stigma : Boys Will Be Boys

    Today we have Giorgos Papagiannakis as a guest. Giorgos Papagiannakis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Peloponnese in Greece. In this episode, we discuss with our guest a topic related to greenwashing, brands, organizations, employees, psychology, and...

  49. Ep. 301 Energy: Lessons From Past Crises

    Jindan Gong is a Research Associate at Stockholm Environment Institute headquarters – she is part of the Energy and Industry Transitions team, Division of Global Agendas, Climate, and Systems. Jindan conducts interdisciplinary research on the transition to a fossil-free transport sector,...

  50. Ep. 300 Metaverso, ESG y La Sociedad

    Pablo Gamez Cersosimo es un periodista y escritor especializado en la consultoría empresarial, en el Metaverso, la transformación digital sostenible y el comportamiento humano en línea. Es autor del libro Depredadores Digitales, en el que hace conocer la huella de carbono digital que generamos…

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